Post-Graduate Certificate in Accounting

Develop a solid accounting foundation and the professional skills required to succeed.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: The Accounting Post-Grad Certificates from the School of Continuing Studies have received CPA Ontario Recognition. Read more.

Excelling in an accounting position requires much more than just technical knowledge. In fact, many top employers believe that emotional intelligence, critical thinking, communication, and business acumen are equally important skills to have. Accounting professionals who master these key competencies routinely receive the best job offers and promotions throughout their careers.

If your goal is to become a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), we can help you. Our Post-Graduate Certificate in Accounting will deepen your understanding of accounting while simultaneously sharpening your critical thinking, communication, and management skills.

Designed in consultation with senior industry executives, thought leaders, and prominent York University academics, the Certificate will equip you with relevant and in-demand knowledge and all course content will be immediately applicable in the workplace. The program culminates with a unique final capstone course where you will apply your knowledge to real-world business challenges, so you’ll be prepared for your next job interview.

The Post-graduate Certificate in Accounting will qualify you for roles in the accounting and finance fields, to get the necessary industry experience before you ultimately achieve the CPA designation.

Program delivery.

Our flexible accounting education is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of students. You can choose to study full-time, in-class or part-time, online. The entire program can be completed in just eight months (full-time) or in a year and a half (part-time), which is considerably quicker than comparable certificates. You will also benefit from studying alongside a network of peers who are completing the program on the same schedule.

Need a break from your studies? You can always transfer to the next cohort.

Preparing for your CPA designation.

The Post-Graduate Certificate in Accounting is the first step towards becoming a practicing Chartered Professional Accountant. Step two is applying to the Post-Graduate Certificate in Advanced Professional Accounting, an accelerated program that continues your CPA preparation and provides valuable training in accounting and finance. Both certificates can be completed in less than two years of full-time study.

Once you’ve earned your certificates, you are now ready for the graduate level CPA Professional Education Program (PEP). Unlike students who complete college accounting programs, you will be fully prepared for graduate level courses as a result of your university training. With your York education and the CPA PEP under your belt, you will then go on to write your CPA Final Exam and receive your designation.

For a full list of our accounting courses and their respective CPA preparatory course equivalencies, please click here.

“I chose the Post-Graduate Certificate in Accounting at York due to its fast-track ability in order to get my CPA. The most rewarding aspect is the tight knit class that we had. Small classes help for better learning. I learnt a lot about the business world in general and how to relate in it. It was like a crash course in ‘How to be Successful'”

- Ari Rubin, Graduate

Who should take this program?

College or university graduates outside the field of accounting who are looking to add to their resume with the goal of:

Launching a career in finance or accounting

Seeking the Chartered Professional Accountant designation

Enhancing and validating their accounting acumen

Adding a post-secondary accounting credential to support their plans for career growth

Earning a Canadian accounting credential from a respected institution

“For someone already working in the field, pursuing an accounting certificate may be an ideal way to demonstrate a personal desire to contribute more to the organization or aspire to a more senior position. An accounting certificate from a respected institution, combined with relevant practical experience on your CV are important considerations in the job selection process.”

Choose the format and schedule that fits your unique needs.

York University’s flexible, interactive online program helps you develop a rich network of peers while enjoying the convenience of learning at your preferred location. Study at times that fit your schedule as long as you meet assignment deadlines.

This full-time post-graduate certificate program will prepare you for a successful career in accounting and finance roles in just 8 months while helping you to effectively balance your professional and personal responsibilities.

International students benefit from additional supports, including York’s exclusive Mastering Canadian Business and Canadian Academic & Business English courses, to help you excel in this accelerated full-time program.

Professional Competencies for Business Success

To be successful in all accounting roles, professionals need to have a breadth of transferable skills that enable them to work effectively within teams across a variety of business functions. Through theoretical instruction, practical case analyses, interactive and team-based exercises, as well as oral and written assignments, students will develop strong critical thinking and problem solving skills, business acumen, communication and presentation skills, and many more key professional competencies.

Fundamentals of Financial Accounting: Understanding the Language of Business

Be introduced to basic concepts in financial accounting, managerial accounting and their interrelationships to duties and responsibilities of an Accounting professional. Acquire a critical overview of accounting processes and a broad understanding of the role of accounting in modern society.

Introduction to Managerial Accounting

Study management accounting as an introduction to decision-making based on cost and budget information supported by planning and control practices. Emphasis will be placed on applying basic techniques of management accounting to both quantitative questions and case studies representing a variety of business organizations.

Micro- & Macro-Economics

Become familiar with the basic principles and tools of both micro- and macro-economics. Explore the emergence of a market economy and the economic way of thinking. Major topics include demand and supply; the behaviour of consumers and firms; the influence of different market settings on costs, pricing, and profit maximization strategies; and contemporary macro-economic issues such as international trade and finance, public policies, inflation, unemployment, and economic growth.

Statistical Methods in Business & Accounting

Learn statistical methods and how to evaluate the opportunities and limitations of these methods. Practical application will be stressed, with emphasis on suitability of method, interpretation of results, and coordinating statistical data with other information.

Legal Principles in Canadian Business

Review the legal principles that are both fundamental and relevant to Canadian businesses. Beginning with contracts and torts, students will also study forms of business organization including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Other topics to be studied include employment, consumer, environmental, and real estate law. The course will conclude with a look at intellectual property law.

Accounting Information Systems

Examine an overview of information systems – from conceptual design to actual selection, with emphasis on systems management. The strategic role of information technology within a competitive business environment will be explored, along with the ethical implications. The technical foundations of information systems, their impact on an organization’s management, (knowledge accumulation and decision-making) will be illustrated through software simulations and hands-on practical assignments.

Applied Capstone Course

Make connections between the various topics in the program; to analyze, synthesize, and apply the knowledge gained throughout the program to real-world business cases.

Canadian Students

This unique post-degree program provides the educational experience that upper-year undergraduate students enjoy with an exposure to a multi-cultural environment that only York University can provide. Graduates of this program will be uniquely positioned to thrive in Toronto’s diverse workplaces — a critical asset for global companies.

Develop a rich professional network that includes global and local peers and instructors with significant industry experience. As a pioneer in professional education, York has the expertise to offer you a vibrant, meaningful post-degree experience. You’ll graduate work-ready and promotable in Canada’s largest labour market.

Courses are offered at our vibrant Keele campus conveniently located near several 400-series highways and accessible by the TTC, GO, York Region, Brampton, and Viva transit systems. Please view our interactive map for more information on the campus including parking and amenities.

International Students

York University’s Post-Graduate Certificate in Accounting is absolutely unique in Canada. This program provides the educational experience that Canadian upper-year undergraduate students enjoy with the academic language supports needed for success. As a leader in academic English education, York has the expertise to offer you a vibrant, meaningful post-degree experience.

Unlike other Canadian Accounting certificates that only offer classes in the evening and on weekends, York offers a full-time schedule. Despite the accelerated format of the full-time program, the course scheduling provides opportunities for students to study and work outside the class schedule.

Graduates of this program will be uniquely positioned to thrive in vibrant multi-cultural workplaces. Develop a rich professional network of local students, international peers, and Canadian instructors with significant industry experience. You’ll graduate work-ready and promotable.

York University is committed to your success. All full-time international students are required to take our Canadian Academic and Business English and Mastering Canadian Business courses prior to beginning the Post-Graduate Certificate in Accounting. These courses are designed to ensure you have the linguistic and cultural background needed to be successful in the Certificate program and are included in the full-time tuition. Please see the Available Sections tab for start dates and application deadlines.

Courses are offered at our vibrant Toronto campus. While everything students require can be found on our safe and welcoming campus, convenient transit and highway access helps you enjoy all that the Toronto, Canada, area has to offer.

Diana Kawarsky, BA(Hons), MA, CCP

Diana Kawarsky is the president of The Soft Skills Group Inc., a boutique training and development consulting firm based in Toronto. She has nearly 20 years of experience in delivery, design and consulting with Fortune 500 companies, universities and colleges. Diana has worked with organizations in many industries — including finance, telecommunications, health care, manufacturing, transportation, natural resources, not-for-profit, governments and crown corporations. She has designed learning experiences for more than 18,000 adult learners including senior executives. She is skilled in relationship building and establishing trust with her client partners. Diana is an expert in aligning training with the values, academic targets, fiscal responsibilities, and managerial direction of universities, colleges, and corporations. An energetic, results-oriented professional, Diana takes great pride in influencing the human side of business. She is intuitive with a passion for helping individuals, teams, and organizations perform. Diana has studied at the University of Toronto, Simon Fraser University and Athabasca University, specializing in adult learning, human systems, organizational development and business management. She is a Certified Coaching Practitioner and certified in profiling tools including the MBTI®, Certified Emotional Intelligence Quotient (EQ-i), True Colors®, and Life Skills.

NATALIE GURIEL, BA, MMPA, C.MGR

Natalie Guriel is a professor of management at York University. Natalie holds a master’s degree in management and professional accounting from the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, and an honours BA in political science from the University of Toronto. Her professional designations include the Certified in Management, Professional Manager, and Chartered Manager designations from the Canadian Institute of Management. Natalie has enjoyed teaching business management courses for over 10 years. She has also taught undergraduate and graduate business courses at several other universities across Canada. Courses taught include Foundations in Management, Accounting Theory, Financial Accounting II, Management Accounting, Advanced Management Accounting, Taxation and Introduction to Administrative Studies. She has received recognition for her teaching excellence and for her contributions to curriculum development. Previous to her academic career, Natalie worked as a taxation and accounting specialist in a variety of management-related roles in the software, retail, and service industries. She is a member of the Canadian Institute of Management as well as the Academy of Management in the United States.

Chowdhury Shameem Mahmoud, MS, PhD

Chowdhury Shameem Mahmoud is an Assistant Professor in the department of Economics at York University. Prior to coming to York he taught at UNB in Saint John and at Concordia University. He completed his post-doctoral research at the Center for World Food Studies (SOW-VU) where he worked with survey, census and data analysis. Chowdhury Shameem has gained valuable teaching experience by offering courses on various topics for both economics majors and non-majors. These include, but are not limited to: microeconomics; macroeconomics; industrial organization; public finance; mathematical statistics; international trade; statistics and econometrics. Chowdhury Shameem is a graduate of Purdue University where he completed his MS in 2001 and his PhD in 2005.

Sidney Peters, BA, LLB

Sidney Peters is a practicing lawyer in Ontario. She is currently Crown Counsel in the public sector where she manages a dynamic litigation and solicitor practice. Sidney was called to the Bar in Ontario in 2004. Her practice has involved litigating and advising the government in several legal areas including: employment law; workplace health and safety; trust law; business law; debtor/creditor; family law; personal injury; guardianship law; social welfare; asset and risk management; and law reform. Sidney has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario.

Lior Yitzhaky, BCOM, MBA

Lior Yitzhaky is a CPA with over 15 years of experience in numerous industries. Lior obtained his Bachelor of Commerce and MBA degrees and has professional experience within firms as a CFO, as well as many consulting projects that have taken him across Canada and to locations in other countries. Lior has taught at a number of Canadian universities for over 11 years, in all accounting areas. He is also in the process of completing his PhD degree in accounting with a research focus on cross cultural issues in management accounting.

Graduates of the Certificate in Accounting are prepared for a wealth of different career options within the industry. Please see below for the anticipated educational, certificate, and work experience requirements for each position type.

FAQs

Our Post-Graduate Certificate in Accounting is offered in a full-time, in-class format, or an online format. To select the appropriate program, consider the format that best suits your learning style, your schedule, and your need for flexibility.

The School of Continuing Studies has a student record review process of students that have completed courses in the previous semester. Students who have successfully completed all the program requirements are eligible to graduate. Students are not required to formally apply to graduate.

Students will have their course grades reviewed by the Program Manager as they approach the end of the program. Students should expect to receive their Certificates in August/September by mail.

It is wise to budget approximately $150 – $200 per course. All the books and reading materials will be available at the York University bookstore. You can also order your books online at http://bookstore.yorku.ca/

If you would like to visit the bookstore in person, store hours are as follows:

Time-management and study skills are very important in an online course. It’s hard to catch up once you’ve fallen behind. You’ll have group members depending upon your regular participation, and assignment deadlines to keep in mind. But if you follow the instructor’s suggested weekly schedule, you can stay on track.

In an online course, you’ll need to be comfortable with an instructor in the role of course leader/guide rather than lecturer. You’ll be absorbing information from readings, discussions, and questions. You’ll need to be willing to ask for the help you need from your instructor or TA, from classmates, or from the distance education/technical support.

While online courses are more convenient, they’re not necessarily easier. They often require more time than a lecture on campus because you are responsible for managing your learning. When you study online it’s easier for other activities to take priority and keep you from getting to your course work.

In an online course, you may be asked to write defensively and argue thoughts and issues as you communicate in the discussion area. You’ll need to be ready to share and post your thoughts and opinions with your fellow students in a respectful manner. The benefit is that you can take the time to think about what you are writing.

In order to participate in your online course, you’ll need to feel comfortable navigating the course website by using a browser, email, discussions, chats/wikis, and assessment tools. You’ll have the chance to learn and practise these skills as you participate in your course.

A Post-Degree Certificate in Accounting is well worth the investment, both for career prospecting and career satisfaction. Please review the tuition requirements below, especially if you’re an international student.

Full-time program tuition for domestic students: $6,392 (HST exempt)

Full-time program tuition for international students: $14,400 (HST exempt)

Part-time (online) program for both domestic and international students: $5,800 (HST exempt)

Instalment Plan Policy

Full-time program

The School of Continuing Studies allows students in certificate programs the option of paying in two or more installments. You must pay the initial payment as stated below and then make any number of online payments that you choose, provided you pay the entire balance before the stated due date. Students opting for the instalment plan will also be charged a one-time, non-refundable administrative fee of $125 that is due at the time of registration. The following are the details of the instalment plan policy according to the full-time Post-Graduate Certificate in Accounting:

Domestic Students – The first payment of 50% of the tuition fee is due upon registration, with the balance due before September 1, 2017.

International Students – The first payment of $4,999 is due upon registration, with the remaining balance due before September 1, 2017. Please note, if you enrol in a package that includes additional English Language Preparation programs, there may be additional costs and balance obligations.

Customized payment plans are available to align to employer policies but are not available for individuals. For further information please contact the Program Manager at 416-736-5616.

A student that fails to make instalment payments as required will not be permitted to continue in the program.

Part-time Programs (Online)

The first payment of $1,450 is due at registration with each of three instalments due at the start of the subsequent terms.

For example, for online students beginning in Fall 2017, payment 2 would be due on January 15, 2018, payment 3 would be due May 01, 2018 and payment 4 would be due October 01, 2018. For online students beginning in Winter 2018, payment 2 would be due May 01, 2018, payment 3 would be due October 01, 2018 and payment 4 would be due January 15, 2019.

Full-time

To apply for the full-time Post-Graduate Certificate in Accounting, submit a completed application package online. Review the detailed admission requirements to understand what’s required. The application package must include the following items:

Completed application form

Official transcripts

Proof of English Proficiency (for international students only)

$79 application fee (non-refundable)

Applications will be reviewed when all required documentation is received. Applicants will be notified directly if additional information or documentation is required by the Program Manager.

While we highly recommend that international students submit their applications early to allow sufficient time to obtain a visa, applications must be received three weeks prior to the start of your course.

Domestic applications are due: September 1, 2017

Part-time Online

To register for the part-time Post-Graduate Certificate in Accounting, register directly online. Review the detailed admission requirements to understand what’s required. You may be contacted and required to provide the following:

Official transcripts

Proof of English Proficiency (for international students only)

You will be notified directly if additional information or documentation is required by the Program Manager.

You may be eligible to transfer a maximum of three equivalent course credits from other post-secondary institutions and receive advanced standing. A completed application must be received and approved prior to submitting transfer credit requests.

Transfer Credit requests can be forwarded to the Program Coordinator for approval via email at cpehelp@yorku.ca, or in writing to: School of Continuing Studies, Attention Program Coordinator, Post-Graduate Certificate in Accounting, 4700 Keele Street – Room 116 Atkinson Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3. Transfer credit requests approved by the Program Manager will be discounted based on the cost of each course (maximum of three courses).

The School of Continuing Studies is not responsible for assessing transfer credit for CPA course equivalency. CPA-bound students are responsible for ensuring they have completed all of the CPA preparatory course requirements for entry to the CPA Professional Education Program. Approved courses for advanced standing in the York University School of Continuing Studies program must meet the following criteria:

There must be a 90% overlap in content and curriculum, and equivalent number of contact hours as the courses offered in the School of Continuing Studies program.

The courses must be at the university level (from an accredited academic institution) with a grade of B or better. Only CPA-recognized College equivalents will be considered for transfer credit from a Canadian College with a grade of B or better. Please include CPA documentation with course outline at the time of submission.

All submissions must be sent in writing to the Program Manager along with

You should be making every effort to meet York University’s General Academic Regulations, as well as each of your courses’ requirements. This includes attendance, assignments, and tests/exams. We understand, however, that unforeseen circumstances arise that may force you to miss an exam. If that’s the case, you must contact your instructor before the scheduled exam date by email. Please include your full name, student number, and the reason for your absence in the message. You must also provide valid documentation (i.e., a doctor’s note, death certificate, court/legal documentation, etc.) immediately following your return before alternative arrangements can be made. Please note that valid documentation has to be applicable to the assessment date.

If possible, please contact your instructor before the class. In your message, be sure to include your full name, student number, and the reason for your absence. You’ll then be required to make arrangements with your instructor to make up the missed hours. Normally, the instructor will assign you a short assignment based on the readings of the class missed.

Like our students, York University instructors work hard to make it to every class on time. However, should he or she be forced to cancel your class due to an absence, you will be notified via email as soon as possible by the School of Continuing Studies. Instructor absences will also be posted on the course website on the Moodle learning management system in the course announcements section. Upon the instructor’s return to class, make-up class details will be discussed.

Students can use laptops and other electronic devices during class. Out of respect for your instructor and fellow classmates, please reserve the use of electronic equipment during class time for academic purposes. Instructors reserve the right to ask students to leave the classroom if they do not comply with this practice.

Students are not permitted to record lectures or take pictures without the consent of instructors and/or fellow students. We ask that students not post course content on external websites. Students who are registered with Accessibility Services and have accommodations approved for recording lectures are permitted to do so with the instructor’s knowledge.

If you have a concern regarding an assignment, midterm exam, etc., you should first meet with the instructor to discuss the situation. If you are not satisfied with the outcome, only then should you contact the Program Manager.

In-class program

Final examinations are held typically on the last day of the course (during scheduled class time) in the full-time program, and on the last Sunday of each course in the part-time online program (if applicable for a particular course). Online exams will be proctored using an online proctoring service, which requires a webcam and high-speed Internet connection. Remember, if you do not attend an exam without prior notification and valid documents, you will receive a grade of zero (0%). The following rules apply to all testing situations:

Photo ID is required and must be displayed during the exam.

Backpacks, purses, wallets, etc., must be placed in a location designated by the proctor.

Students may not turn over and begin the exam until the proctor directs them to do so.

Students are not permitted to talk after the exam has started, except to the proctor.

Students may not leave in the first 30 minutes of an exam.

Students may not enter the exam room after 30 minutes, or after any student has exited the exam room.

The proctor has the authority to assign seats.

No unauthorized software is permitted in computer exams.

All personal electronic devices must be turned off and placed away from the student.

Mathematical calculators are allowed, if needed.

Should a student need to leave the room during the exam for a washroom break, they may be accompanied. The proctor will ensure the elapsed time is reasonable. No other student will be permitted to leave the class until the previous student returns.

Accommodations will be made for students with disabilities, as determined by SCS. Please contact the Program Manager for more information regarding accommodations.

Online program

Students have the option of coming to York University’s Keele Campus to write their final exams with their peers or use the services of a virtual proctoring company called B Virtual: – http://bvirtualinc.com/
The final exam on schedule can be found in the course outline.

Online proctoring allows a student to take their exam online from a quiet and distraction-free location, typically their home. B Virtual’s certified online proctors help students schedule their exam, test their technology components, and successfully complete their online exam while at home. The various benefits include the convenience of taking the online exam without having to travel to a testing center location. The cost per exam per course is approximately $30–35 US, which is not included in student tuition.

Remember, it is your responsibility to contact the Program Manager to discuss accommodations* and procedures related to alternative examinations, or your course instructor in cases of missed coursework, within 48 hours of the originally scheduled test/exam. Unfortunately, failure to do so will result in a grade of zero (0) on the coursework/exam, and no further consideration will be granted.

Note: Supporting documentation will be required, but will not ensure approval of accommodation(s).

The School of Continuing Studies works in partnership with York University’s Counselling & Disability Services and the Office of the Registrar to support alternate exam and test accommodation services for students with disabilities at the Keele campus. Please submit any Alternate Exam and test requests at least three (3) weeks in advance of the scheduled test dates. Requesting an Alternate Exam or answers to frequently asked questions can be found at Academic Accommodation, School of Continuing Studies

Students with sufficient academic grounds may request that a final grade or an assignment in a course be reappraised. To start the process, please complete a reappraisal form. Next, contact the Program Manager to discuss the grade received, and to request a re-review of a specific submission. He or she will select an appropriate instructor to look at the work in question, and will maintain anonymity of both the student and the reappraiser. Please note that a request for a grade reappraisal may result in the original grade being raised, lowered, or confirmed. Non-academic grounds are not relevant for grade reappraisals.

Student evaluations of both courses and instructors are an invaluable tool that we use to modify our programs based on your feedback, and we ask all students to participate in these anonymous evaluations either in-class or online.

You can access the student portal on our main website landing page at this link: Student Portal. You will need your student ID as well as your password to access the portal. Once final grades are submitted to the School of Continuing Studies office and approved, they will appear on your personal student record. The School of Continuing Studies does not provide official grade letters. If you require a letter confirming your attendance in the Program, please call our Registration Assistant at 416-736-2100 Ext 44617.

Definitions of Grading Descriptions

A+ Exceptional. Thorough knowledge of concepts and/or techniques and exceptional skill or great originality in the use of those concepts/techniques in satisfying the requirements of an assignment or course.

A Excellent. Thorough knowledge of concepts and/or techniques together with a high degree of skill and/or some elements of originality in satisfying the requirements of an assignment or course.

B+ Very Good. Thorough knowledge of concepts and/or techniques together with a fairly high degree of skill in the use of those concepts/techniques in satisfying the requirements of an assignment or course.

B Good. Good level of knowledge of concepts and/or techniques together with considerable skill in using them to satisfy the requirements of an assignment or course.

C+ Competent. Acceptable level of knowledge of concepts and/or techniques together with considerable skill in using them to satisfy the requirements of an assignment or course.

C Fairly Competent. Acceptable level of knowledge of concepts and/or techniques together with some skill in using them to satisfy the requirements of an assignment or course.

D+ Passing. Slightly better than minimal knowledge of required concepts and/or techniques together with some ability to use them in satisfying the requirements of an assignment or course.

D Barely Passing. Minimum knowledge of concepts and/or techniques needed to satisfy the requirements of an assignment or course.

Income Tax receipts will be available online on the School of Continuing Studies website in February. Select “Tax Receipts” and it will lead you to a secure login page that you can access using your student number and password. Please refer to the income tax guide for allowable deductions.

The School of Continuing Studies reserves the right to withdraw or cancel programs/courses, and students will receive a full refund of fees paid. The School of Continuing Studies reserves the right to alter fees, other charges, and course dates, times, locations, and/or instructors. Please note that the School of Continuing Studies is not responsible for travel cancellation charges that students may incur.

Students registered in a program offered by the School of Continuing Studies may withdraw from the program. However, they are strongly advised to consult with the Program Manager before a final decision is made. A full refund is granted only when the School of Continuing Studies cancels a program. Refunds will be issued by the method of payment that was used (credit card, cheque if original payment was money order and Wire Transfer). Withdrawal requests must be submitted on the official School of Continuing Studies Withdrawal Request Form to the School of Continuing Studies and subject terms listed in the table below.

Notice of withdrawal will be printed on the Official Income Tax Receipt.

Full-time Program

Domestic Students

International Students*

Withdrawal from the program:

Up to the initial application deadline (July 15 for Fall Program start and November 15 for Winter program start) is permitted minus a program fee of $250.

After the initial application deadline: a $250 program fee + $100/course (total of $1,250) will be retained by the School.

After program start date: no refund.

Withdraw from the program:

Up to the initial application deadline (June 1 for Fall Program start and October 1 for Winter program start) is permitted minus a program fee of $250.

After the initial application deadline: a $3999 + $250 will be retained by the School.

After the program start date: no refund.

* Exceptions: VISA denials or students who have not obtained visa by the visa deadline date receive full refund minus a $250 program fee plus non-refundable instalment plan fee of $125 if applicable. The School of Continuing Studies would be pleased to defer the registration to the next session date.

Part-time Online Program

If you withdraw 7 calendar days prior to the start of the program, you will receive a 75% refund of program tuition instalment and no academic penalty.

If you withdraw between 6 calendar days prior to the start of the program to 14 calendar days after the start of the program, you will receive a 50% refund of program tuition instalment and no academic penalty.

Notice of withdrawal will be printed on the Official Income Tax Receipt.

If you are a School of Continuing Studies student and require a copy of your Student Record, please access the Student Portal, (you will need your student ID as well as your password to access the portal) and click on the Grades link.

If you do not pass a course (achieve a final grade below 50% or D) you may still be permitted to continue in the Program if the course is not a pre-requisite for the subsequently scheduled course in the Program, however, you will have to repeat that course with another cohort. If a failed course is a pre-requisite for the subsequent course in the program, you will not be permitted to continue in the Program.

In the spirit of Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), York University and the School of Continuing Studies work to ensure that instructors and participants acknowledge and respect the privacy and confidentiality of personal information that may be presented in the context of instruction. Instructors will document the amount of personal information that is collected, used, or disclosed in their sessions, and will ensure that all identifying personal information is omitted from all written documents. To maintain privacy, students should not bring or share personal or other confidential files or records with the class. We are committed to protecting your privacy and your financial security, and we do this in several ways:

Your credit card information is never received or stored by our system. Only your financial institution has access to your credit card information.

Your Student Portal is password-protected. To access any personal and academic information, you must enter your username and portal password.

Students and instructors are expected to maintain a professional relationship characterized by courtesy and mutual respect.

It is the instructor’s responsibility to maintain an appropriate academic atmosphere in the classroom.

The instructor will decide whether such an atmosphere is no longer present in a class, and is trained to take appropriate steps to return to a professional environment.

If you feel this policy has been violated, you should notify your instructor as soon as possible. You may be asked to provide a detailed written description of the complaint to the instructor. The instructor may take measures they feel are appropriate to resolve the issue and/or may forward the complaint to the School of Continuing Studies for review. Please refer to the full policy document on the York University website at: http://www.yorku.ca/scdr/ Please find the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities here: http://www.yorku.ca/oscr/pdfs/CodeofRightsandResponsibilities.pdf

Weather Rule

If the University is open, classes will be running. If the University is closed, classes will not be running. Any missed classes will be rescheduled. University Closures/Class Cancellations: (416.736.5600 OR www.yorku.ca). While this is rare, weather and/or other emergencies do occur that require us to suspend our operations. While every effort will be made to contact students, this is not always possible. If you are unsure of whether the course is running, please call the University’s weather/emergency information line, or check our Twitter feed (@Continue_YorkU).

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